Richmond players play game of bubble soccer during pre-season training (H-Sun)

[one-eyed]

Richmond players play game of bubble soccer during pre-season training

Herald Sun
December 24, 2016

Watch Instagram video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOVxqh2B04_/?taken-by=richmond_fc

AFL footballers can be accused of living in a bubble, but Richmond stars took that literally in what might be the most bizarre training drill of the pre-season.

It’s possible the players were learning about balance and bodywork. It’s more likely the club found a creative way to let off some steam after a tough pre-Christmas training block to end a very long year for the Tigers.

Either way, it’s weird.

As usual Dustin Martin is in the thick of the action — but his trademark “don’t argue” doesn’t work so well in this game.

The video was posted on Richmond’s Instagram account today and has been viewed almost 8000 times.

Most fans saw the funny side but some weren’t impressed that the Tigers had taken their eye off the ball even for a few minutes.

One wrote: “How about fixing the game plan, Dimma?” and another replied “already put a line through 2017”.

Lighten up, guys. After all, it’s Christmas.



http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-players-play-game-of-bubble-soccer-during-preseason-training/news-story/d5c26484137b2e886c01e13de867de39

[(•))(©™]

It was as embarassing yesterday as it it is today.

Bruise Free Training.

For stuffs sake

[WA Tiger]

 

[(•))(©™]

Lmao at the hun trolling and then telling us to lighten up.

[mightytiges]

Well no one can say we don't play as we train  .

Brandon must be best on ground at this.

[Yeahright]

It was as embarassing yesterday as it it is today.

Bruise Free Training.

For stuffs sake

Gee wiz man you've become predictable. No matter what the club does, it's wrong...apparently

[MintOnLamb]

Last year chopsticks, this year bubbles.
I know which one i prefer.

[Lozza]

Dimma and all the coaching staff were inside their own bubbles last season so must have decided to let the players have a go.

[tdy]

If any of you fellas were pro sportsmen I think you'd appreciate how dull the routine gets. So liven it up a bit is fine with me.

[Chuck17]

If any of you fellas were pro sportsmen I think you'd appreciate how dull the routine gets. So liven it up a bit is fine with me.

They qualify as pro whiners and that's about it

[Penelope]

still pros, though.

[dogged]

looks like rippin fun.

[Ruanaidh]

Imagine the opposition taunts as a result of this 

[Penelope]

I cant, its too much to bare

[(•))(©™]

It was as embarassing yesterday as it it is today.

Bruise Free Training.

For stuffs sake

Gee wiz man you've become predictable. No matter what the club does, it's wrong...apparently

It's not me that's predictable. It's the club.

Happy bubble wrap training.